Truck-Lite Launches Redesigned Website
Lighting products manufacturer Truck-Lite has launched a redesigned version of its website with improvements to its navigation, design, search and online commerce section. The site was redesigned with user experience in mind, incorporating more powerfu…
White Trailer Proved Invisible to Tesla’s Autonomous System
A white semitrailer on a bright day proved invisible to the self-driving system of a Tesla S sedan, which failed to brake and ran under the trailer as it crossed in front of the car, said authorities investigating the first fatal crash of an autonomous car in the United States, which happened in early May. The accident killed 40-year-old Joshua Brown, of Canton, Ohio, on a clear, dry roadway on May 7 in Williston, Fla., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. It’s expected to intensify a debate within the automotive industry and in legal circles over the safety of systems that take partial control of steering and braking from drivers.
TTC moves golf tourney to Blue Mountains
TORONTO, Ont. — The Toronto Transportation Club (TTC) is moving its Power of Education Golf Classic from Muskoka to Blue Mountains. The golf tournament will be held Sept. 15 at the Georgian Bay Golf Club, the group announced. After golf,…
Canadian transportation costs declined in April: CGFI
TORONTO, Ont. — The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers decreased 0.6% in April, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) numbers. The base rate was flat from March. Fuel surcharges, on average, accounted for 10.88%…
Laurentian Bank buys equipment finance company CIT Canada
MONTREAL, Que. — CIT Group has announced the sale of its Canadian equipment finance and corporate finance businesses to Laurentian Bank of Canada. The acquisition will affect about 140 employees, who will now work for Laurentian Bank of Canada. “This…
Morrison inmates graduate truck driving program – 11:17 am updated:
Morrison Correctional Institution graduated 17 inmates from its first commerical driver’s license program Thursday morning in the center’s minimum school library. The course began with 24 students, but the prison’s Assistant Superintendent for Programs Robert Trask said some of them dropped out because of academic or behavioral issues.
ATA names Graves’ successor
ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) will bring back a former association executive to replace outgoing president and CEO Bill Graves. Chris Spear, who was previously ATA senior vice-president of legislative affairs and currently vice-president of government affairs…
Tri-Truck Centre named Canada’s top Hino dealer
BARRIE, Ont. — Hino Motors Canada has named Tri-Truck Centre in Barrie, Ont. its Hino Dealer of the Year for the second consecutive year. Tri-Truck Centre also won the award in 2014, receiving the highest ranking in Hino’s dealer evaluation.…
Ontario carriers raise the most money for Wear Plaid for Dad campaign
TORONTO, Ont. — Ontario carriers, through the Ontario Trucking Association (OTA), raised more money to fight prostate cancer through the Wear Plaid for Dad campaign than any other group. The OTA and its members raised $31,440, about 6% of the…
Hino Trucks Produces 50,000th Vehicle
Hino Trucks has produced its 50,000th Hino truck. A ceremony to celebrate the milestone took place at Hino’s plant in The 50,000th truck is a 2017 Model 268A, which is part of Hino’s lineup of conventional trucks.